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Tombolo Institute
at Bellevue College
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Advisory Board Member Profile


Kyle Schaeffer
Director of Operations
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Areas of Expertise:
Data Science ​& Design Thinking, Empathy ​& Storytelling, Prototyping, ​Testing & Iteration, To Market - ​The New Business Plan
I have lived in the Pacific Northwest my whole life.  I have always lived the mantra work hard, play hard.  Audio and music have been a huge part of my life since I began playing piano at age five.  Since then I learned guitar, bass, drums and played with many different bands and worked on different recording projects.  I  went to Western Washington University for my Bachelor of Science Degree in Manufacturing & Supply Chain Management, with a minor in Psychology.   

​After completing my second internship with Alpha Technologies in Bellingham, I was promoted to the full time position of Warehouse Supervisor upon my graduation from WWU.  This opportunity allowed me to dive in deep into leadership from day one, managing a dozen employees most of which were twice my age.  One of the most valuable lessons that I learned during this is to always credit your team for their success, and always take sole ownership of the blame when they fall short.  This was a challenging mental shift early on, but it really changed my perspective and helped me build, manage and coach teams much more effectively.   

After a few years at Alpha, I moved on to become the Supply Chain Manager at AudioControl.  This was a bigger role at a smaller company that allowed me to get a ton of hands on experience in managing an international supply chain for a growth based company.  In September of 2019, I was promoted to Director of Operations, where I am responsible for the sourcing, materials, production and shipping of over 150 products.  In my free time I love being active, exploring the trails, parks and nature that our beautiful state has to offer when I am not playing music! 

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Ilene Zeiger - Customer Experience Program Director
Email: ilenezeiger@zschool.tomboloinstitute.com
Phone: 425-523-8754
Jodi Sporn - Customer Experience Program Director
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Carmen Buitrago - Design Thinking Program Director
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Phone: 425-361-0855
Executive Programs at Tombolo Institute at Bellevue College in partnership with Zschool
In today’s ever evolving landscape no one can stand still; they must re-imagine how they approach business. ​​Teamwork and combining both creative and analytical approaches are integral to solving complex problems.
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  • Our Programs
    • Design Thinking >
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        • Curriculum
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      • Our CX Difference
      • Our Faculty & Leadership
      • PROGRAM INFORMATION >
        • Academic Overview
        • Curriculum
        • Online Program
  • About
    • About Tombolo Institute at Bellevue College
    • About Zschool
    • FAQ
  • Corporations